Video shows SUV driver ramming cyclist who was protecting ‘No Kings’ marchers
The cyclist remained calm throughout and didn’t want to press charges.
traffic violence
One dead and four hospitalized after driver loses control in northeast Portland
There are just inches separating high-speed drivers from the sidewalk.
Witnesses say TriMet employee drove recklessly, used truck to threaten riders
The employee is under investigation after the incident spooked dozens of riders.
More problems on paths as driver smashes onto Springwater and man slashes trail user
More incursions of violence into what should be safe public spaces.
Road raging drivers have endangered Bike Summer riders at least twice this week
Riders are frazzled and want more public education about group bicycle rides.
After man drives into crowd, Mayor Wheeler says protestors ‘shouldn’t whine’ at consequences of defying police orders
He made the comments at last week’s City Council meeting.
Driver kills man on a bicycle at southeast Portland homeless camp
Dangerous driving, unsafe road design, and a sprawling homeless camp made this location a ticking time bomb.
Someone drove their SUV into a Portlander’s living room, then ran away
Another family traumatized forever because of a selfish driver.
An opinion on ‘vehicular violence’ published in The Oregonian
“I’m fed up with having my safety threatened every time I leave my home.”
Commissioner Mapps’ office makes statement on traffic deaths
“The most effective immediate intervention is enforcement, penalties and public awareness regarding breaking traffic laws.”
As traffic deaths pile up, frustration at PBOT boils over
Portlanders are reeling over a spate of traffic deaths (again), and there’s no clear plan or leader to turn the tide.
BikePortland contributor injured in shooting at Mississippi St Fair
“I want to show you the real person behind the statistic.”